Awatere River

Marlborough Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from South Island's Awatere Valley.

Awatere River is a Marlborough winery producing wines from the South Island's premier cool-climate region. The winery focuses on two varieties that thrive in Marlborough's conditions: Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. The Reserve Pinot Noir and standard Pinot Noir showcase the region's capacity for elegant, structured reds, while the Sauvignon Blanc captures the aromatic intensity and crisp acidity Marlborough is known for. Wines from Awatere River have been assessed by Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, and Falstaff, reflecting their standing within the critical establishment. The winery's output reflects the terroir of the Awatere Valley, one of Marlborough's distinct subregions, where cool nights and well-drained soils support both precision in white wines and complexity in Pinot Noir.